§ Mr. ByersTo ask the Secretary of State for Education (1) what plans he has to cease funding of the GEST—grants for education support and training—and LEATGS—local education authority training grants scheme—programmes from April 1993;
(2) when he intends to consult the local authority associations, as required under section 3(5) of the Grants and Awards Act 1984, on changes to the GEST and LEATGS programmes.
§ Mr. ForthWe have no plans to cease funding the programme of grants for education support and training, which includes education support grants and LEA training grants. My right hon. Friend will be writing shortly to the local authority associations with his proposals for the 1993–94 GEST programme.